Whoa there! First of all, check the rule book. There's no limit on weight for any classes in LRRS. They run the same classes as CCS. Both the 900 and 1000 classify as lightweight bikes. The different classes then allow different modifications, like stock or aftermarket wheels, forks, pistons, cams, etc, etc.

Now, as a first time racer, don't waste all that money losing a bit of weight. It's going to make almost no difference in your results. Trust me, you won't place any higher because you've saved 7 pounds by running a CF gas tank, but it will disqualify you from running more races because you won't qualify for as many classes.

I just wrote this in another forum. The trick for any new racer to get faster is track time, track time, and more track time. And with all that track time you'll need new tires and brake pads frequently, and more maintenance. Save your money for that. One thing I would spend money on is revalving the shock and forks for race track duty.

Anyway, I've been racing up at Loudon for 6-7 years, and will be racing my '03 1000 SS this year. I know how I felt my first race weekend, so feel free to drop me an email if you have any other questions.

Eric